After the war, life goes on - perhaps not as it once did, but if they've survived Voldemort, Severus Snape and Remus Lupin will find

Beginning with Draco's unexpected arrival at the Dursleys, Harry's summer becomes filled with activity and many secrets. He generates several unexpected allies as he finds himself actively becoming the leader of the Light side. H/D post-HBP ~Complete~

prompt was: "Post-war. Both RL & SS survive but couldn't find a reason to keep living. Harry tries to help RL. Drags in SS. RL&SS bonds, friendship turns to love. Harry says what the hell have I done! Slow build-up, smut, clumsy 1st-time, no previous romantic feelings."

Draco gets some bad news, becomes desperate, things happen, gahh. . .This chapter--Draco plans revenge for his father, and makes some startling discoveries.

Lupin and Snape are captured, and it's just prior to the full moon. Instead of simply killing them, Voldemort has them locked up together, knowing that when Lupin transforms he will tear Snape to shreds, and then probably go mad from guilt. Rescue seems unlikely, but Lupin knows there is one thing that could save Snape: a werewolf would never harm its mate. The trouble is, not only must they have sex, but becoming a werewolf's mate means you must stay with them for life. Will Snape think death is a better option?

The Wizarding World has forgiven Snape, but Snape hasn’t forgiven the Wizarding World. And gardening.

The first time was rather a surprise, the second time just plain predictable. The third was supposed to go much differently, thank you very much, and the fourth devolved into cliché. The fifth, moreover… well. Neither of them really wishes to talk about that one, if you don't mind. & Now that the war is over, Severus is just trying to get on with things. He's not the only one.

Remus runs into Severus at a party.